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Navigating the CCA Tool
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Developed by Indigo Education Company in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and Colorado Education Initiative (CEI), CCA is a groundbreaking tool transforming career guidance for individuals of all ages across Colorado. Tailored for advisors, students, and career seekers, our tool includes a quick 10-minute self-awareness DISC and Motivators survey to identify strengths and preferences.
Benefit from personalized career advice, real-time job listings, resume enhancement tips, effective communication strategies, and goal setting. It's an all-encompassing solution with a variety of Colorado specific resources, activities, videos, books and online courses.
The CCA Tool is designed for career-seekers of all ages across Colorado. This includes middle schoolers, high schoolers, apprentices, college students, adults pursuing reskilling or upskilling, individuals changing career paths, those re-entering the workforce, and anyone seeking living-wage opportunities.
Moreover, career counselors, advisors, mentors, teachers, and family members can utilize the CCA Tool to facilitate career conversations. No prior experience is necessary to begin guiding a career conversation today!
While the Tool is freely accessible worldwide, our resources and labor market data are specifically tailored to benefit residents of Colorado.
The CCA Tool Survey and Results are provided free of charge for individuals across Colorado. This includes downloadable books, activities, and other resources, thanks in large part to a grant award from the Colorado Department of Education.
For schools and organizations interested in using the CCA Tool with advisees, we offer Essential and Premium programs that include administrator dashboards, online courses and trainings, and technical support. For information on pricing for customized or branded dashboards, please complete the dashboard request form or reach out to info@ColoradoCareerAdvising.com.
Yes, CCA provides a growing collection of booklets containing various activities. You can explore our current selection by visiting the Book section of the Resource page on our website.
Our LinkedIn page also provides current resources, activities, and blog posts. Follow us for the most latest career information.
CCA developed an asynchronous, online course, CCA: Pathway to Self-Awareness, designed to guide students, career seekers, and advisors through their results and apply them to career exploration and self-awareness.
An additional online course tailored for educators, counselors, career advisors, and mentors, provides a step-by-step guide on how to effectively use the CCA Tool with students and career seekers. Successful completion of the CCA: Introduction to Navigating the CCA Tool course offers two hours of Colorado Continuing Education Credits.
Your email is primarily used for you to login to your Colorado Career Advising (CCA) account to view your results, career matches, and resources. Your survey responses will be used to make interpretations of your behaviors and motivators. These interpretations are provided directly to you in your CCA Results and will also be available to those in your organization who are authorized to see the data or those with whom you choose to share your information. Colorado Career Advising may also send you informational emails, CCA updates, and CCA events and trainings but will never share your email with third parties. You can review Colorado Career Advising’s full privacy policy at ColoradoCareerAdvising.com/data-sharing-and-privacy-policy.
Indigo Education Company (Indigo or IEC), the legal company name, offers a variety of products including the IndigoPathway survey, IndigoPathway platform, and all other related IndigoPathway resources. Colorado Career Advising (CCA), the CCA Tool, and CCA resources are versions of IndigoPathway with customized branding. Any information mentioning Indigo Education Company (Indigo or IEC) or IndigoPathway (IP) on this page also applies to CCA.
For all external resources linked on the Indigo Education Company, IndigoPathway, Colorado Career Advising or IndigoLearners sites, please visit their respective websites for information on their data sharing policy, privacy policy, and terms and conditions.
Feel free to select the survey that aligns with your current status. Your personalized results will remain unaffected by the survey you choose.
Student Survey: Tailored for middle school through high school reading and comprehension levels.
Adult Survey: Geared towards post-secondary students and adult career-seekers.
Watch this short “How to Take the Survey” video for a quick tutorial.
First, set aside 10 minutes of uninterrupted time to complete the survey.
Second is select toward the edges. To ensure the most accurate results, when answering the questions, be bold with your responses by selecting the “Not at all like me” or “Very much like me” options on the edges versus the options in the middle. If you're somewhere in the middle on a few responses, no pressure.
Answer the questions honestly; there are no right or wrong answers. Just be yourself!
Quickly and easily create an account and you will be sent directly to your results.
After answering the survey questions, you will be asked to create an account. Please enter an email address, create a password, and answer a couple of required questions.
The email and password allow you login and view your CCA Results.
The technology behind the CCA Results currently allows for three pronoun options to generate your customized survey report. We acknowledge these options are not exhaustive. Please choose the option that best fits your preference.
Your zip code is used to provide job opportunity matches close to you.
Additional demographic questions are optional. Answers to these questions help us to better serve you and other CCA Tool users.
For more information on how we use your data, refer to the Data Sharing and Privacy section or visit CCA’s full set of privacy policies at ColoradoCareerAdvising.com/data-sharing-and-privacy-policy.
Absolutely! On your Results Summary page, look for the “Share with Friends'' section. You will find a link to share your results with the career counselors, advisors, teachers, mentors, or family members of your choosing. You also have the option to share your results publicly on select social media platforms.
Yes! Feel free to retake the survey as many times as you'd like. We recommend doing so at significant life junctures, like reaching educational milestones or experiencing major life events or transitions.
To see how you change over time, click on “Result History” in the My Results menu dropdown found in the navigation bar to see past results.
To retake the survey, simply click on the “Retake Survey” button on the Result History page.
Occasionally, technical issues may arise. If you encounter any difficulties logging in, resetting your password, accessing your results, or any other concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out! Our team is here to assist you.
Great question! To begin, we recommend watching this video and logging in to review your personalized results. Next, check out our convenient “Navigating the CCA Tool” guide for a step-by-step walkthrough on exploring careers with the CCA Tool. Consider sharing your results with family, friends, or your career advisor. Discussing your career options with a trusted friend or mentor can assist you in narrowing down choices and establishing realistic yet ambitious milestones to achieve your career goals.
DISC is the most widely used behavioral assessment tool, adopted by organizations around the world to improve self-awareness, teamwork and understand different communication styles. DISC scores reveal a person’s natural behavioral styles - Dominance, Influencing, Steadiness, and Compliance. These are sometimes referred to as Directness, Interactions, Sameness and Consciousness.
The most important thing to know when it comes to behaviors is there is no wrong or right style. Your DISC scores help you better understand yourself and articulate your unique qualities. And the more you understand and recognize different styles in other people, the easier it will be to communicate effectively.
Motivators are the driving force behind what truly matters to you, fueling passion, excitement, and fulfillment. Motivators will help you figure out which jobs and activities you might be most interested in. A person with a high Theoretical score, for example, will want the opportunity to learn more about most every subject. Most people are happiest when their job fulfills their top two Motivators.
Six Motivators correspond to people’s values:
Aesthetic - Desire for form, harmony, balance, or beauty
Individualistic - Desire for independence, visibility, rank, or power
Social - Desire to help others or solve a problem in society
Theoretical - Desire to learn for the sake of knowledge
Traditional - Driven by strong beliefs and standards
Utilitarian - Desire for a return on investment of time, energy or money
More information about Motivators in general and your specific Motivators can be found in your CCA Tool Results on the "What Motivates You" tab.
To explore your personalized major and career suggestions, check out the College Majors and Career Suggestions tabs. Both work the same way, but we’ll focus on Career Suggestions here.
Refine Your List
Review your Suggested careers and thumbs down any you're not interested in.
To remove an entire industry, click the thumbs down next to its title.
Changed your mind? Visit the Archive tab to undo any thumbs-down selections.
Explore Career Details
Click the down arrow on a career to view your match level, local salary, projected growth, a video, tips, and related education/apprenticeships.
Click an industry title to explore that field broadly—helpful if you're unsure where to start!
If you like a career, give it a thumbs up to save it under Favorites.
Find Other Careers
If a career you're interested in isn’t on your Suggested list, visit the All tab to search all available careers.
Use filters and sorting to refine results by education level, salary, outdoor jobs, and more.
For tips on narrowing your choices, check out our blog post: Career Match Series: 15-10-5-1!
The Reflections and Goal Setting tab has personalized questions based on your unique behaviors and Motivators. They are designed to ignite introspection, helping you develop self-awareness and gain fresh perspectives. The Reflection Questions are designed to get you thinking about what you want out of a career and life. Answering these questions will help you narrow down your career options to the most suitable choices for you. Did you know that you’re 90% more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down? The Goal Setting section is the place to record your aspirations and give them the attention they deserve. Here are some tips for creating achievable goals:
Set short-term and long-term goals to choose a career and map your pathway.
Short-term = daily, weekly, monthly
Long-term = 1-5 years
Create an Action Plan: Choose one goal to break down into small steps.
Timeline: Pick a due date that feels reasonable, but challenging.
Resources: Identify the resources needed to complete this Action Step.
Accountability: Select an accountability partner. This can be a trusted friend, family member, career coach, high school advisor, or mentor. Connect with that person regularly. Discuss your progress and areas where you need support to stay on track. Communication is key to success!
The Resources tab within your results links to the ColoradoCareerAdvising.com website’s Resource page, offering a wide array of resources tailored for career seekers:
Books - Dive deeper into understanding your CCA Tool Results with informative materials and activities.
Video Library - Access short videos designed to enhance your understanding of your Results.
Career and Education Pathway Resources for Career Seekers - Explore a curated list of support services available to Colorado residents at no cost including education and training programs, options to fund your education, job and career guidance, and more.
Be sure to explore the other tabs for even more valuable resources.
Great question! We suggest starting with your high school or college counselor. Don’t worry if you are not currently in school! We have other options for you:
Colorado Workforce Centers - Workforce Centers provide a variety of free services to assist job seekers:
Job listings
Computer and internet access
Career counseling and training for job seekers
Get Schooled - Sign up for Get Schooled's free college and job advising textline! Get Schooled will help you prepare, find financial aid & scholarships, succeed in college, and more.
TalentFound - The Colorado Career Coaching Collaborative is a career coaching program designed to help individuals identify their unique strengths and interests and pursue next steps toward accomplishing their goals.
SkillUp Denver - Browse profiles of growing careers that take less than 1 year of training. Visit SkillUp to see other resources.
The CCA Tool presents a valuable opportunity to foster career exploration for students or career seekers across various age groups. Encourage your advisees to start the process by taking the CCA Tool survey. The survey comes in two versions: one tailored for middle school through high school reading and comprehension levels, and the other suitable for advanced students and adults. Each tab of the results offers a view into career seekers wants and needs for a career:
Motivators - Identify the career seeker's top two Motivators and discuss their implications. Brainstorm careers aligned with these Motivators to provide personalized guidance.
DISC - The DISC behavioral assessment enhances self-awareness and understanding of different communication styles. DISC scores unveil a person's natural behavioral styles—Dominance (Directness), Influencing (Interactions), Steadiness (Sameness), and Compliance (Consciousness)—and help identify ideal work environments.
Communication Tips - Encourage the advisee to prioritize the Communication Tips that resonate with them. Discuss strategies to adapt communication patterns to accommodate their specific needs, reflecting their workplace communication preferences.
Career Suggestions - Review the "Career Suggestions" section to identify intriguing career options. Encourage exploration of both familiar and novel career ideas. The Career Match blog post offers in depth information on this section as well as activities for students and career seekers.
Reflection Questions and Goal Setting - Ask the career seeker to complete the Reflection Questions to facilitate better feedback on their preferred career choices. Assist them in setting challenging yet achievable short and long-term goals to support their career plan. This is a great place to assign individual work and track progress outside of the career coaching sessions. See the Reflection and Goal Setting section under Results for more success tips.
Navigating the CCA Tool: This 6-Step Guide will guide you and the career seeker toward an actionable career plan. Reference it during sessions or assign activities for the advisee to complete independently.
Yes, CCA provides a growing collection of booklets containing various activities. You can explore our current selection by visiting the Book section of the Resource page on our website.
Our LinkedIn page also provides current resources, activities, and blog posts. Follow us for the latest career information.
CCA developed an asynchronous, online course, CCA: Pathway to Self-Awareness, designed to guide students, career seekers, and advisors through their results and apply them to career exploration and self-awareness.
For advisors, career coaches, and mentors, our Resource page offers a wide range of tailored resources to enhance your practice. While all tabs on the page can support your advising efforts, here are some key highlights:
Books - Dive deeper into understanding your advisees’ CCA Tool Results with informative materials and engaging activities.
Video Library - Access short videos designed to enhance your understanding of the CCA Tool Results.
Career Counselor Resources - Discover conversation starters, ICAP information, and education training programs to recommend to career seekers.
Labor Market Data - Explore various local and national labor market data sites to guide career seekers toward living-wage, in-demand career options.
**Sign-up for Updates - Learn about updates, trainings, and newly released features.
Absolutely! CCA offers a variety of trainings throughout the year. Please check the Trainings page for current events and descriptions.
An online course tailored for educators, counselors, career advisors, and mentors, provides a step-by-step guide on how to effectively use the CCA Tool with students and career seekers. Successful completion of the CCA: Introduction to Navigating the CCA Tool course offers two hours of Colorado Continuing Education Credits.
CCA Tool results can be managed efficiently through a private dashboard, providing career coaches with comprehensive oversight and access to individual advisee data and reports.
Here's what you need to know:
Demo Video - Watch a demo video to explore the capabilities of the dashboard.
Pricing - For schools and organizations interested in using the CCA Tool with advisees, we offer Essential and Premium programs that include administrator dashboards, online courses and trainings, and technical support. For information on pricing for customized or branded dashboards, please complete the dashboard request form or reach out to info@ColoradoCareerAdvising.com.
Career seeker results can also be shared with career counselors individually. Please reference “Can I share my results with a family member, mentor, teacher, or school counselor?” in the Survey section of the FAQs.
Great question! In addition to the dashboard discussed in the previous FAQ, we also offer customized products, workshops, trainings, professional development, and more. Please contact us to discuss the possibilities and pricing.
Check out our downloadable Family Guide in the Book section of our Resource page. It's a helpful resource to review together as a family after taking the CCA Tool survey.